2018 Multiquip Water Trailers recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2018 Water trailers, models WTE5C and WTE5HP. These trailers have axles that have incorrect Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of 2,470lbs instead of the intended 3,500lbs.
💥 The risk
The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V649000
- Manufacturer
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 47
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-421-1244
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 1, 2018
- Built
- Sep 19, 2018 – Sep 19, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.